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US3338348A
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Brake pedal height adjusting and ratio changing mechanism
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-09-15
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1984-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry M Roethlisberger
- 👤 Robert V Macdonald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T11/00; B60T11/04; B60T11/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20558; Y10T74/2057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
LEVER MECHANISM FOR A BRAKING SYSTEM HAVING A MASTER CYLINDER COMPRISING: A RIGID INPUT MEMBER FOR SAID MASTER CYLINDER; A STATIONARY MEMBER CARRIED BY A VEHICLE TO BE BRAKED; ACTUATOR MEANS PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY SAID STATIONARY MEMBER AND ARRANGED TO PLACE A FORCE ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM; A LEVER PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY THE ACTUATOR MEANS AND PIVOTED TO SAID INPUT MEMBER AND ARRANGED TO BE PIVOTABLE BETWEEN TWO EXTREMES OF MOVEMENT ON A PORTON OF THE ACTUATOR MEANS, SAID LEVER PIVOTALLY ENGAGED BY SAID INPUT MEMBER; POWER OPERABLE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID ACTUATOR MEANS AND ARRANGED TO PIVOT THE LEVER MEAN INTO ONE EXTREME OF MOVEMENT IN RESPONSE TO A CHANGE OF CONDITION IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHEREBY THE ACTUATOR MEANS IS SUPPORTED AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL RELATIVE TO THE FLOOR BOARD OF A VEHICLE TO PROVIDE A RATIO CHANGING DEVICE FOR BRAKE ACTUATION, SAID LEVER FORMING A DIRECT FORCE TRANSMISSION LINK BETWEEN SAID ACTUATOR MEANS AND SAID INPUT MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
LEVER MECHANISM FOR A BRAKING SYSTEM HAVING A MASTER CYLINDER COMPRISING: A RIGID INPUT MEMBER FOR SAID MASTER CYLINDER; A STATIONARY MEMBER CARRIED BY A VEHICLE TO BE BRAKED; ACTUATOR MEANS PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY SAID STATIONARY MEMBER AND ARRANGED TO PLACE A FORCE ON THE BRAKING SYSTEM; A LEVER PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY THE ACTUATOR MEANS AND PIVOTED TO SAID INPUT MEMBER AND ARRANGED TO BE PIVOTABLE BETWEEN TWO EXTREMES OF MOVEMENT ON A PORTON OF THE ACTUATOR MEANS, SAID LEVER PIVOTALLY ENGAGED BY SAID INPUT MEMBER; POWER OPERABLE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID ACTUATOR MEANS AND ARRANGED TO PIVOT THE LEVER MEAN INTO ONE EXTREME OF MOVEMENT IN RESPONSE TO A CHANGE OF CONDITION IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHEREBY THE ACTUATOR MEANS IS SUPPORTED AT A DIFFERENT LEVEL RELATIVE TO THE FLOOR BOARD OF A VEHICLE TO PROVIDE A RATIO CHANGING DEVICE FOR BRAKE ACTUATION, SAID LEVER FORMING A DIRECT FORCE TRANSMISSION LINK BETWEEN SAID ACTUATOR MEANS AND SAID INPUT MEMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |